League recap: Spykstra breaks off league-leading run for Ontario Christian

By Staff Report Oct 2, 2012, 12:13am

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Ontario Christian's T. J. Spykstra recorded the longest rushing play in Ambassador this season in his game against Valley Christian last week. Spykstra ran for 74 yards on the play and finished with 252 on the day as his team bested the Crusaders.

Calvary Murrieta moved up to 711 from 823 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in the league. A 43-9 win over Hamilton helped the Warriors improve their standing.

Calvary Murrieta's dynamic duo of Zach Chesser and Brody Myers proved tough for the Bobcats to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Chesser threw for 164 yards and two touchdowns and Myers had 92 yards receiving. Trysten Taylor helped Calvary Murrieta's passing attack out by catching three balls for 46 yards.

Billy Dedich made the biggest impact on defense this week as Brad Schwab's team bested Hamilton. The sophomore grabbed two sacks.

Ontario Christian's offense has been unstoppable this season and the Knights feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Craig Bruinsma has thrown for 798 yards and 10 touchdowns this season, while Christian Dirksen has 14 catches for 343 yards. Spykstra leads the league in rushing with 816 yards.

Ontario Christian extended the longest winning streak in Ambassador this week by beating Valley Christian, 48-10. The victory was the fifth in a row for the team.



Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.